Greg Lindgren, who co-owns 15 Romolo, Rosewood Bar and Rye in San Francisco, and his wife, Shelley Lindgren, who owns SPQR and A16 in San Francisco and Oakland, have mastered the ballet of caring for their two boys: Phineas, 7, and Asher, 5.

The Lindgrens take turns shuttling their children to school and handling household duties, and Greg Lindgren's schedule allows him to be home at night.

Grocery shopping: "I frequent farmers' markets such as the one at Ferry Plaza where I often go for work, so I can combine home and work shopping."

Cooking for the kids: "From a very young age, both liked salmon whether cooked or smoked, and they love hamburgers, because I don't overcook them." However, he recently made sushi - his first attempt - which they would not eat.

Favorite culinary gadget: VitaClay Essenergy Rice and Slow Cooker. Because it's difficult to cook different grains and legumes on the stovetop since water proportions and cooking times vary, his VitaClay "is automatic and knows what to do," and cooks everything perfectly.

Guilty pleasure: "I make mac and cheese for the kids, and if they don't finish it, I do. But I put Sriracha on it."